The 150th Open

[fundy]

McGinley just stated that 17 and 18 are playing the hardest 2 holes today. 17 is always going to be the hardest, but 18 being so tough seems to negate your post. A trap, including OB waiting for the unwary/too aggressive perhaps. A few potential champions have certainly failed on it. The fact that it varies between a tricky Par 3 and a tough Par 4 makes it a hole much more thrilling for a close finish, and a chance for the champion to drink in his glory if there's a healthy margin.

hitting it OOB for these guys at 18 almost impossible (coming from someone who has done so lol)

 

[Red devil]

The mullet is on fire ! ?

Superb player Smith. Love the fact he looks as though he's just got up from a heavy night and thrown the same clothes on and wandered on down.
With his golf shoes in a shopping bag and changed them in the car park!

 

[RRidges]

18 ? Don’t you mean 16 - 18 is not playing Hard , whilst it’s not as drivable as yesterday it’s not playing hard

Don't shoot the messenger! That's what he stated, though he could be wrong or I could have misheard.

 

[RRidges]

hitting it OOB for these guys at 18 almost impossible (coming from someone who has done so lol)

Remember that there's more than 1 OB area on 18. Beyond the green is the most likely one for these guys as opposed to right for ams.

 

[fundy]

Remember that there's more than 1 OB area on 18. Beyond the green is the most likely one for these guys as opposed to right for ams.

not when its into the wind its not, even Bryson would struggle to get it there

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Don't shoot the messenger! That's what he stated, though he could be wrong or I could have misheard.

He was talking about 16th not 18th

The 18th is playing one of the easiest holes on the course currently - needs to be an awful shocker of a shot to go OOB right and there isn’t anyone who can go OOB behind the green unless they unleash a monster

 

[fundy]

actually OOB could be in play for Xander with a couple of the wides hes hit today lol

 

[IanM]

R&A have booked a barber to wait in the Recorders Hut in case Cam Smith wins.


You ain't getting the Jug till you sort that barnet out!

 

[Swango1980]

McGinley just stated that 17 and 18 are playing the hardest 2 holes today. 17 is always going to be the hardest, but 18 being so tough seems to negate your post. A trap, including OB waiting for the unwary/too aggressive perhaps. A few potential champions have certainly failed on it. The fact that it varies between a tricky Par 3 and a tough Par 4 makes it a hole much more thrilling for a close finish, and a chance for the champion to drink in his glory if there's a healthy margin.

The Open website indicate 18th was playing the easiest hole today. Definitely cross wires somewhere.

 

[Blue in Munich]

Hovland’s shirt looks like a huge Valvoline logo. ?

 

[fundy]

Lol Xander - Ive never hit out of a gorse bush.

Go on have a go

 

[Imurg]

I think that's what you call Unplayable

 

[theoneandonly]

actually OOB could be in play for Xander with a couple of the wides hes hit today lol

He needs to stop taking the piss and just take a penalty drop

 

[ColchesterFC]

Remember that there's more than 1 OB area on 18. Beyond the green is the most likely one for these guys as opposed to right for ams.

Or left. I might have managed that once or twice during my time up there. Aim left so that my slice brings it back and then hit a draw/hook.

 

[Red devil]

Lol Xander - Ive never hit out of a gorse bush.

Go on have a go

Ask anyone on here Xander,they'll help

 

[Swango1980]

Golf is a game of integrity. Unless you've never been in a gorse bush, and then you can spent about 20 minutes incoherently trying to suggest you get free relief because of a grandstand, and then hope the rules officials finally back you.

Should his marker not come and give their opinion if it is a realistic shot? Protecting the field and all that.

 

[theoneandonly]

And they wonder why there are 6 hour rounds ?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

The spirit of Mickelson is alive and well there.

It’s disappointing to see players trying that but it’s happened so often it’s not a surprise

Clearly Morikawa wasn’t happy with such a long wait


And how laid back is Smith - stunning round of golf

 

[howbow88]

I just think the easiest way to avoid these situations is to make the stands viewed as part of the course. Wouldn't that also have the added benefit that players wouldn't actively aim at them, and so less spectators getting hit?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

He says he’s getting it cut if he wins.
Hope he does, he’s a great young prospect.

#savethemullet , get it trending ?

I'd be very happy to see him win. His quality of play for a year or more deserves it.